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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.03, 487.56 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.03, 487.56 and 248.11 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 487.56 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/487.56 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 487.56 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 120,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,968.51/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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